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1:34:47

590 – Rob Machado | The Surfrider Podcast

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2026/03/31

Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob’s relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his professional career. In this episode, Rob shares about his deep family roots in Southern California and traces his personal … Continue reading "590 – Rob Machado | The Surfrider Podcast" The post 590 – Rob Machado | The Surfrider Podcast appeared first on Surf Splendor

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589 – Gerry Lopez: PodAloha with Paul Strauch

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2026/03/31

Today’s episode features a conversation between Gerry Lopez and early Hawaiian surf pioneer Paul Strauch. Strauch thanks Lopez for preventing crowds at Sunset, discuss the virtues of surfing pre-leash, reflect on the deeply integrated influence of Duke’s spirit still in their lives and the special bond of communicating with him in native Hawaiian, growing up … Continue reading "589 – Gerry Lopez: PodAloha with Paul Strauch" The post 589 – Gerry Lopez: PodAloha with Paul Strauch

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1:23:43

586 – Brenden “Margo” Margieson

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2026/02/26

Genre defining pro freesurfer of the 90s, Margo, joins us to discuss ushering pro surfing from cottage to corporate, humility gleaned while working as a baggage handler, how a passion for bird watching led to his greatest work, and what sparked the revival in his surf career at age 50. Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: WaterwaysTravel.com Presented by: Surfrider.org … Continue reading "586 – Brenden “Margo” Margieson" The post 586 – Brenden “Margo”

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1:39:37

578 – Matt Warshaw

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2025/12/12

In today’s episode the Encyclopedia of Surfing’s Matt Warshaw discusses the risks of having surf history chronicled by a single man, who’s gotten short shrift on the EOS, how much and how little has changed in surf culture since the first magazine, an examination of pioneering female surf photographers, the first surfer to go at … Continue reading "578 – Matt Warshaw" The post 578 – Matt Warshaw appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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1:06:35

576 – John Philbin

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2025/11/30

In today’s show actor John Philbin recounts his life as an escape artist, shares dangers of achieving one’s life goals, the false paradigm of self-confidence, why he is not a good actor, how to reform a bitter and angry disposition, and why he doesn’t trust anyone who isn’t a hypocrite. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com … Continue reading "576 – John Philbin" The post 576 – John Philbin appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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2:04:52

575 – Kyle Thiermann

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2025/11/18

In today’s show Kyle Thiermann shares the near death experience that altered his life’s perspective, explains the creative fertility nested in boredom, shares how his relationship with psychedelics has changed after nearly a decade of experimentation, reflects on the moment he learned you don’t need to master your hobbies, and discusses his desire to maintain … Continue reading "575 – Kyle Thiermann" The post 575 – Kyle Thiermann appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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574 – Paul Naude: The State Of The Industry

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2025/10/30

In today’s show Vissla CEO Paul Naude joins us to discuss how the consolidation of major surf brands is affecting surf culture, how the licensing operational model can threaten retailer’s long term viability, why now is a fertile opportunity for growth for independent brands and retail, and why the consumer wields influence through the power … Continue reading "574 – Paul Naude: The State Of The Industry" The post 574 – Paul Naude: The State Of The Industry appeared first on Surf

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573 – Rodolfo Klima

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2025/10/10

In today’s show early Peruvian shaping pioneer Rodolfo Klima joins us to discuss Peru as the inception place of surfing and it’s integral role in early surf competitions, learning how to shape by instinct alone, Gordon Clark’s unknown factory in Peru, the challenge of building a business in an unstable economy and democracy, why Peru … Continue reading "573 – Rodolfo Klima" The post 573 – Rodolfo Klima appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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1:01:30

572 – Barry Vandermeulen

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2025/10/10

In today’s show South African pro surfer turned shaper Barry Vandermeulen joins to share stories of early life in the remote but influential Bay of Plenty, his tutelage from Spider to Spyder, Matt Biolos’s springboard into his eponymous label, how to run a business without a website, why he doesn’t put his name on his … Continue reading "572 – Barry Vandermeulen" The post 572 – Barry Vandermeulen appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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1:09:42

571 – Thomas Campbell

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2025/09/30

In today’s show Thomas Campbell unpacks the 10 year process of making YI-WO, analyzes the value and the cost of asking an audience to be present, shares the experience in Morocco wherein he was dead broke that spring-boarded his painting career, explains how a short skate film for Supreme led him to surf filmmaking, and … Continue reading "571 – Thomas Campbell" The post 571 – Thomas Campbell appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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1:12:52

570 – Eric Arakawa

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2025/09/30

In today’s show North Shore icon Eric Arakawa shares insights from 51 years of surfboard shaping, explains the invention of the Nose Guard, why it’s essential to use money and love people but most people do the opposite, how to leverage burnout to fuel inspiration, recounts the chance encounter with one enigmatic shaper that changed … Continue reading "570 – Eric Arakawa" The post 570 – Eric Arakawa appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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1:03:53

569 – Makua Rothman

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2025/09/13

In today’s episode Makua Rothman discusses surfing Waimea at age 8, his maternal lineage to King Kamehameha, songwriting as a catharsis to process childhood trauma, how his World Title count was limited by his addition, the freedom in relinquishing the weight of expectation, and how society’s modern embrace of vulnerability can open pathways of communication … Continue reading "569 – Makua Rothman" The post 569 – Makua Rothman appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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1:19:12

568 – Joey Cabell

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2025/09/01

In today’s episode early surf icon Joey Cabell talks through transitioning from solid redwood boards (which he purchased from his shoeshine earnings) through Balsa to being the first Polyurethane foam board tester for Clark & Hobie, he share stories of being on the Duke Kahanamoku Surf Team, training for winter Hanalei by swimming the N? … Continue reading "568 – Joey Cabell" The post 568 – Joey Cabell appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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1:51:13

567 – Tom Carroll

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2025/08/18

In today’s show Tom Carroll reveals a little known spite that fueled his competitive drive since adolescence, how he’s learned to create a gap between thought and action, why success is intrinsically tied to interpersonal relationships, the immeasurable benefit of doing nothing, and how listening is one of life’s under appreciated superpowers. Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Presented … Continue reading "567 – Tom Carroll" The post 567 – Tom Carroll appeared first on Surf

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1:57:44

565 – Steve Hawk

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2025/07/31

In today’s show Steve Hawk shares lessons gleaned from the world’s sweetest mom, explains why justified resentment may be the root of all evil, notes that the past is constantly in the process of being redefined by the future, reminds us to show don’t tell, and he checks in on a prediction piece he wrote … Continue reading "565 – Steve Hawk" The post 565 – Steve Hawk appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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1:23:43

564 – Dick Metz & Richard Yelland: Birth Of The...

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2025/07/29

Dick Metz is back to discuss the documentary, now streaming, that chronicles his early world travel and the near death experience that was the impetus for the three year sojourn. He recounts early days in Malibu with Matt Kivlin and Nick Gabaldon, why Hobie Alter is the Thomas Edison of surfing, the undertold story of … Continue reading "564 – Dick Metz & Richard Yelland: Birth Of The Endless Summer" The post 564 – Dick Metz & Richard Yelland: Birth Of The Endless Summer

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1:26:28

563 – Sean Davey

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2025/07/18

In today’s show, surf photography great Sean Davey shares how his first memory of the ocean was of his mother in the tube, his favorite photo he’s ever taken, the legacy of Lane and her imprint of kindness, and how he’s been able to maintain passion and creativity to further develop the craft he discovered … Continue reading "563 – Sean Davey" The post 563 – Sean Davey appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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1:23:09

562 – Davey Smith

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2025/06/30

In today’s show aerial and floater pioneer Davey Smith reflects on Greenough’s early influence, how selling ice cream help fund his pro surf career, Russel Short’s hypnotic tube prowess, introducing Channel Islands to the North Shore, how shaping informed his surfing, and the value of taking time away from surfing. Enjoy! Sponsored by: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsored … Continue reading "562 – Davey Smith" The post 562 – Davey Smith appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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1:35:07

561 – Justin Quintal & Ricky Carroll

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2025/06/20

In today’s show Hall of Famer Ricky Carroll talks about getting punched out in Hawaii, posing as a kneeboarder to make it to the World Championships, being the now longest running surfboard shaper in Florida. And Justin Quintal talks us through 11 Duct Tape wins, 5 US Opens, 1 World Title, and explains why partying … Continue reading "561 – Justin Quintal & Ricky Carroll" The post 561 – Justin Quintal & Ricky Carroll appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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1:26:34

560 – Cam and Kelly Richards

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2025/06/17

In today’s show Kelly Richards talks about leaving Arkansas at age 13 to chase surf in South Carolina, the rare opportunity to own a historically persevered 50 year old surf shop, raising a surf prodigy in Cam, and Cam explains how Jamie Foxx helped launch his career, his Wave Of The Winter at Pipe, and … Continue reading "560 – Cam and Kelly Richards" The post 560 – Cam and Kelly Richards appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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